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MB04 MUC

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,240 mi
Last recorded83,240 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 MUC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 83,240 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 83,048 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,403 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,782 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,144 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,372 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 64,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,519 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,027 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 84,626 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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MB04 MUC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 88,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MB04 MUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MB04 MUC registered?

MB04 MUC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is MB04 MUC safe to buy?

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